Big Foot Systems repositions its Light Duty range

Published: 03 October, 2013

Big Foot Systems has repositioned its Light Duty range of free-standing framework systems to increase market share. Designed primarily to support air-conditioning equipment and small air-handling units on flat roofs, the range has been extended and is available at prices that are said to bring into question the use of other solutions.

The Light Duty range of non-penetrative systems is quick to install. Frameworks for equipment from most manufactures is available next day from stock. Custom frames are designed and kitted from standard componentry.

Engineered solutions offer 1.2 and 1.5 m cross bars on frames from 1 to 15 m long. This flexibility helps site larger VRF units, which can be over 1.2 m long.

The height of leg assemblies can be adjusted, and there are three foot sizes to distribute load evenly on flat roofs.

This installation of roof-top plant and louvres as part of a full HVAC refurbishment for a laboratory in London makes extensive use of non-penetrative support solutions from Big Foot Systems. The new plant included air-handling units, services and control panels. To conceal the plant, louvres were installed on a non-penetrative louvre screen support with heavy-duty beams to shield the plant from view.

Big Foot Systems offers a product that will raise the height of VRF air-conditioning units installed on flat roofs. Called High Bloc, it is non penetrative and also safely spreads the weight of the equipment across the roof. By providing adequate roof clearance, High Bloc ensures that the outdoor units work effectively.

Big Foot Systems is promoting its support systems for building-services on rooftops with a new-look company brand and ‘Simply a better way’ marketing campaign. The company reports a doubling of its core business every year for the last four years and is using the campaign to highlight its non-penetrative support solutions.

Big Foot Systems’ support solution for rooftop plant has been used at Cromer & District Hospital £14.9 million redevelopment project to support a significant number of air-handling units and services on the flat roof. The roof construction comprises a single-ply membrane on top of insulation, necessitating rooftop plant to be supported on a non-penetrative frame to avoid any damage to the roof membrane and the possibility of future leaks.